Ernest Quarshie

Experience

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  ETH Zürich

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Research Assistant - Department of Agriculture

  - Data collection: I assisted more than six PhD students in collecting primary data for their research works on various research projects in natural sciences.- Multitasking: The working environment was so diversified. It ranged from field experiments, working in greenhouses, various laboratory works to harvesting, processing, packaging and storage of various important Swiss maize landraces. - Data analysis and computer works: I was trained in taking images of roots of different species of crops using a special mordern minirhizotron camera. Show less

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  DynCorp International LLC

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Water treatment specialist/Waste Water treatment specialist

  1. Operated and supervised Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) to treat water for camp wide distribution.2. Monitored water quality by performing various laboratory tests including Chlorine, pH, conductivity, TDS and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality as well as calibration of laboratory equipment.3. Supervised and effectively coordinated employees with specialized trades like plumbers, water distribution technicians etc in making major or specialized repairs to water treatment equipment as well as mainly responsible for coordinating camp wide water distribution related maintenance works.4. Operated and supervised the camp’s activated sludge wastewater treatment plant and its processes and associated components including the lift station.5. Collected sewage samples to perform required tests, kept records of tests results and other operational and maintenance records. Show less

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  Right Time Company

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2015

  Safety Officer

  - Plan and implement OHS policies and programs- Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics- Monitor, analyse, assess potential risks and hazards and design strategies to reduce potential hazards.-Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety

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  Language Link Vietnam (LLV)

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2022

  English Second Language Teacher

  • Taught young learners (YL) and teens and adults at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels at Language link centers across Hanoi.• Very efficient at teaching large classes as I also taught in the public schools (primary and secondary) for three years.• Placement Tests: Interviewing new students to assess their level of English proficiency in order to place them in the right classes at the language centres.• Taught online classes for Language Link and other centers during the lockdown period.• Conducted parent’s meeting to give advice and vital feedbacks to parents concerning their children’s progress at Language Link English centers.• Attended workshops and professional training conducted by Language link and other highly trusted giants in education like Oxford and MacMillan ESL training and workshops. Show less

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  Nguyen Sieu School

  Jan 2022 - now

  English Language Teacher

  - Plans, prepares and delivers cambridge English curriculum lessons to primary school students. - I conduct entry or placement tests in order to place students in the right level or classes that match their abilities.- Set tests questions, grade tests and write students reports.- Support, mentor, help and motivate students to be at their best.- Having a science backgroud, I also taught primary science in the second semester of the 2021/2022 academic year.